Question

multiple-choice question
william smith connected strata in different locations by recognizing similar patterns of:
canals
fossils
mine shafts
coal deposits

Explanation:

William Smith, known for his work in stratigraphy, used fossil patterns to correlate rock strata across different locations. Canals, mine shafts, and coal deposits are not the key elements he used for strata correlation; fossils are the correct basis for his stratigraphic work.

Answer:

B. Fossils